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Definition of Hoot
1. Noun. A loud raucous cry (as of an owl).
2. Verb. To utter a loud clamorous shout. "The meadows hoot with animals "; "The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Specialized synonyms: Pant-hoot, Grunt-hoot
Derivative terms: Hooter
Specialized synonyms: Pant-hoot, Grunt-hoot
Derivative terms: Hooter
3. Noun. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.
Exact synonyms: Bird, Boo, Bronx Cheer, Hiss, Raspberry, Razz, Razzing, Snort
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Boo, Hiss, Hiss, Hiss, Razz, Snort
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Boo, Hiss, Hiss, Hiss, Razz, Snort
4. Verb. Utter the characteristic sound of owls.
5. Noun. Something of little value. "Not worth shucks"
Exact synonyms: Damn, Darn, Red Cent, Shit, Shucks, Tinker's Dam, Tinker's Damn
Generic synonyms: Ineptitude, Worthlessness
Derivative terms: Shitty
Generic synonyms: Ineptitude, Worthlessness
Derivative terms: Shitty
Definition of Hoot
1. v. i. To cry out or shout in contempt.
2. v. t. To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts.
3. n. A derisive cry or shout.
Definition of Hoot
1. Noun. A derisive cry or shout. ¹
2. Noun. The cry of an owl. ¹
3. Noun. (US slang) A fun event or person. (See hootenanny) ¹
4. Verb. To cry out or shout in contempt. ¹
5. Verb. To make the cry of an owl. ¹
6. Verb. To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hoot
1. to cry like an owl [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Hoot
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1. A derisive cry or shout.
2. The cry of an owl.